Terms and Conditions

Purchasing from Joel Oppenheimer Gallery

Joel Oppenheimer, Inc is committed to providing our customers with original, antique natural history art of the finest quality. Below, you will find the terms and conditions of doing business with us and what to expect when you purchase artwork from our company.We proudly maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

(1) Authenticity of Artwork

Joel Oppenheimer Gallery guarantees the authenticity of every piece of artwork as described. If you have any questions about the authenticity or condition of a piece, please call us at 312-642-5300 or email us at joppen@audubonart.com.

(2) Return Policy

We accept returns of artwork purchased on our website within 30 days of the purchase date. Artwork returned in the same condition it was sent in is eligible for a complete refund. If it has been longer than 30 days and you wish to make an exchange, please contact a sales representative at joppen@audubonart.com to make arrangements.

(3) Payment

When purchasing art on our website, payment will be due in full when processing the order through the online shopping cart. If you would like to discuss alternate payment options, please contact the gallery at 312-642-5300 or joppen@audubonart.com

(4) Condition

Every piece of artwork shipped from Joel Oppenheimer Gallery will be sent in good to excellent condition unless otherwise stated. Due to the depth of our inventory, some artwork may need to be conserved before it is shipped to you. This service is included with the purchase of every piece of artwork at Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. Original 1st edition Octavos will be shipped in an archival rag board mat. 2nd edition Octavos are shipped as is.

(5) Delivery

Unframed artwork is typically shipped within (2) business days of purchase. If an antique piece requires conservation before it is shipped, this typically adds (2) weeks to the delivery time. Framed pieces purchased online typically ship within (2) weeks of the purchase date. If you require expedited processing of your order, please contact us at 312-642-5300 or joppen@audubonart.com and we will do what we can to accommodate your time frame.

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Joel Oppenheimer Inc. is located in Chicago’s historic Tree Studios. We are passionate about natural history art, offering superb examples of rare works by John J. Audubon, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Dr. Robert Thornton, Basilius Besler, John Gould, Edward Lear, and other important natural history artists.